MONDAY MEMO #96
Happy Monday, partners! We hope you enjoyed a well-deserved holiday weekend. This week we are highlighting a range of resources, including early childhood development, rural resources, and professional development and funding opportunities. Before we dive in, here are a few reminders and highlights from the RG team:
Save the Date! Our next Resilient Georgia General Meeting will be November 5th from 11AM-12:30PM via Zoom. The theme is “Growing Georgia’s Trauma-Informed Workforce: People, Pathways & Partnerships”. Explore how people, partnerships, and career pathways can strengthen Georgia’s trauma-informed behavioral health workforce. We’ll highlight the Mental Health Career Accelerator and share how partners are advancing workforce strategies across the state. Please share with your networks!
The 2026 RG Regional Coalition Partner Feedback Survey is now open! We invite coalitions leaders to provide feedback, which helps us understand what’s working well, identify areas where additional support may be needed, and strengthen the resources, learning opportunities, and connections we provide across our coalition network. Your voice matters, and we appreciate your partnership in helping us continue to strengthen our work together. The anonymous survey includes 20 questions and takes just under 10 minutes to complete. Please take the Survey by October 30th.
Help Bring SEE Learning® Play to Atlanta-Area Classrooms: Emory University is seeking 100 early childcare, Pre-K, and Kindergarten classrooms by November 1 for the Georgia Kids Ready to Flourish Study. Participating classrooms will receive FREE SEE Learning Play training and support, coaching, substitute coverage support, teacher honoraria, and programming designed to support children’s social-emotional development. SEE Learning Play aligns with GELDS standards. Please share this opportunity with Atlanta-area (less than a 2 hour radius from ATL) early childhood partners and networks that may be interested and email tfrazi2@emory.edu for more information.
Behavioral Health Job Opportunities: Changing Lanes Intervention Human Services will host two upcoming Behavioral Health Hiring events. The events will accommodate job seekers both online and in-person in Fayetteville. The first event is this week, Friday Oct. 23, from 10AM-noon and a second event will be Nov. 6, from 11AM -1PM. Changing Lanes is seeking: RBTs, Master level clinicians, Associate/fully-licensed clinicians, psychiatrist, BCBA, BCaBA, and a Psychiatric NP.
Early Voting is Open in Georgia through October 30th and Election Day is Tuesday, November 3rd. When every voice is heard, our communities are stronger. Visit Georgia’s My Voter Page to check your registration, find a polling location, and invite a friend or neighbor to join you!
Coalition Highlights
Resilient Northwest Metro: Join Cobb Collaborative’s Capacity Catalyst Training – Storytelling this Friday, October 23rd from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM at the Cobb Chamber of Commerce. Led by Robert Carnes, the session explores storytelling for nonprofit growth and impact. Lunch provided; registration is $10. Learn more / Register Here!
Resilient North Georgia: Save the Date for the 2027 Reaching Teens Summit on February 25–26th featuring Dr. Ken Ginsburg, pediatrician and author of Reaching Teens. This Summit brings together youth-serving professionals committed to building trust, improving communication, and supporting young people. They are also looking for youth to join the Reaching Teens Youth Advisory Panel and share their ideas, experiences, and perspectives to help shape programs, trainings, and resources that better support youth. Sponsors are needed! Help us expand access to trauma-informed training and youth-empowerment tools for professionals and communities across Georgia. Click here for more information and please share widely!
Advocacy and Prevention
Georgia Center for Child Advocacy is building the Leaps & Bounds Network, a statewide community of professionals and Child Advocacy Centers (CACs) committed to strengthening coordinated, evidence-informed responses for youth with problematic sexual behavior (YPSB) and their families across Georgia. While only CACs can be part of the therapy collaborative, all partners can join the network. We invite Resilient Georgia partners to join the Georgia YPSB Statewide Coalition to stay connected to training opportunities, resources, and network activities while supporting your local CAC's engagement in this important work. By signing up today, you can help shape how your community responds to YPSB and contribute to a more coordinated and effective system of care across Georgia. Feel free to share this widely with your local CACs. Attached is a Coalition Flyer to join the network, a 1-pager visual about the network, and a PowerPoint with information about CAC involvement and commitment for therapy services.
Early Childhood Development
Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL): 2026 Road Shows. Regional events offer agency updates, breakout sessions, resources, and opportunities to connect with DECAL staff. Upcoming events: Tuesday, October 20 in Cartersville; Thursday, October 22 in Morrow; and Thursday, October 29 in Statesboro,Georgia. Sessions begin at 9:00 AM; registration opens at 8:15 AM. Register Here!
Funding
Georgia Center for Nonprofits (GCN): Federal Funding and the New Landscape of Risk and Compliance. Free 45-minute virtual sessions on Monday, October 26, 2026, 7:00–7:45 PM; Wednesday, October 28, 12:00–12:45 PM; or Wednesday, November 4, 8:00–8:45 AM. Explore changing federal requirements, assess compliance risks, and learn strategies to protect funding. Participants receive a Compliance Risk Assessment Tool and Planning Guide. Register Here
Maternal Healthcare
Emory University Rollins School of Public Health: Health Wanted – Postpartum Psychosis: In this podcast episode public health experts explore postpartum psychosis, a rare but serious maternal mental health condition. The discussion raises awareness of postpartum mental health challenges and the importance of early recognition and support for new mothers. The episode features Dr. Toby Goldsmith of PEACE for Moms Georgia. Additionally, this article from TIME discusses increasing postpartum psychosis diagnoses and gaps in maternal mental healthcare. It calls for early mental health screening, clearer referral pathways, and better awareness among families and frontline professionals. Please share the following resources widely:
The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support for pregnant and postpartum individuals, with trained counselors available by call, text, or chat at 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262).
Postpartum Psychosis Discussion Tool: This resource helps mothers, families, and caregivers recognize warning signs of postpartum psychosis. The tool includes a symptoms checklist along with information about risk factors and emergency resources.
Postpartum Psychosis: A Preventable Psychiatric Emergency | Focus: Examines postpartum psychosis, including risk factors, early warning signs, clinical assessment, treatment, and prevention strategies. Highlights the importance of early intervention, coordinated care, and family support.
Resilient Georgia Prenatal Mental Health Learning Card: This resource helps build awareness of maternal mental health and well-being during pregnancy. Find it on our website here.
Professional Development
Silence the Shame & City of South Fulton: Hear. Heal. Thrive.Join a community conversation on youth mental health and family well-being Wednesday, October 21, 2026, from 6:00–8:00 PM at the Southwest Arts Center in South Fulton. Parents and caregivers can share experiences, explore family support, and enjoy refreshments and giveaways. Learn more / Register Here!
Parent to Parent of Georgia: Now Hiring Regional Coordinators. Hiring two part-time Regional Coordinators to support families, lead trainings and workshops, and represent the organization at community events. Pay is $17/hour; bilingual candidates and applicants in Metro Atlanta or Gainesville/Hall County preferred. Background check required. Applications accepted until filled. To apply, email CV and cover letter to p2pjobapps@p2pga.org. Learn more / Register Here!
Harvard Business School Upswell Forum: Harvard Business School is accepting interest forms for its free 2027 Upswell Forum, supporting nonprofit and social enterprise leaders in growing their organizations through leadership training, mentorship, and networking. The program includes in-person sessions January 11–14, 2027, followed by virtual learning opportunities. Atlanta-area organizations are encouraged to apply. Learn More & Submit Interest Form by November 20th!
THANK YOU FROM THE RESILIENT GEORGIA TEAM!